Geir Isene
| Geir Isene | |
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| Born | October 23, 1966 |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
Geir Isene is a Norwegian writer,[1] business consultant,[2] coach and critic of the Church of Scientology .
Isene left the Church of Scientology in 2009 after having been a member for 25 years.[3] His turning point came in 2006, shortly after having reached the uppermost spiritual level within the church, Operating Thetan (OT) 8, when he met the leader, David Miscavige.[4]
He released the autobiography, 1984, My journey into the deepest secrets of Scientology - and getting out again (Norwegian: Nittenåttifire, Min vei inn i Scientologiens innerste hemmeligheter - og ut igjen) on September 18, 2013 where he reveals details about the secret OT levels.[5] Isene is the only person having reached OT 8 who has released a book detailing his journey into and out of Scientology.
Isene is known as an Open Source advocate,[6] a public speaker, coach and blogger.[7]
References
External links
- Geir Isene, speaks out on Norwegian national television
- Geir Isene on NRK (Norwegian national television)
- Lies, harassment and suppression
- Open Sourcing Scientology
- Interview with Geir Isene on Scientology
- David St Lawrence analyzing an interview with Geir Isene
- Nineteen Eightyfour book
- Publisher's page
- Geir Isene's blog